Summary
An upcoming Steam game calledWild Blueis like a spiritual successor toStar Fox, bringing back the classic on-rails adventure but with a modern take. Developer Chuhai Labs openly acknowledges the game as a new take onStar Fox, promising an “action-packed, nostalgic journey” for fans of the classic title.
Star Foxis a series of sci-fi rail shooter games, with the first title released for the Super Nintendo. With a futuristic approach, the game was a pioneer in the use of 3D graphics in gameplay and became a classic, with its main character, Fox McCloud, now a well-known and recognizable figure in the video game industry.Star Fox 64for the Nintendo 64,Star Fox AdventuresandStar Fox: Assaultfor the GameCube, andStar Fox Commandfor the Nintendo DS, are some of the games that have originated from the franchise since its SNES debut. Now, a game with seriousStar Foxvibes is on the horizon.
The upcoming rail shooterWild Bluepromises to bring back some of the things that madeStar Foxpopular at the time, not only in terms of gameplay mechanics but also in its aesthetic. The game was revealed during the Humble Games Showcase, featuring animal pilots, X-shaped ships, aerial dogfights, boss battles, and open skies reminiscent of the classic franchise. Players take on the role of Bowie Stray, along with the Blue Bombers, a squadron of animal pilots (just like Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team) who join forces to save their world.
Wild Blue is Being Made by a Former Star Fox Developer
A noteworthy detail that could be a good sign for the game is the involvement of Giles Goddard, a programmer who worked on the first game that launchedtheStar Foxfranchise. He is also the founder of the studio currently developingWild Blue. According to the game’s Steam page, players will travel through various environments, including oceans, desert ridges, and caves, while taking on different missions. Moreover,Wild Bluewill be highly accessible, with easy controls to allow newcomers to pick up the game quickly.
Some of the key features of the game include classic gameplay with modernized controls, a rich and colorful world, an action-packed campaign, boss battles, secret paths, missions, and a score system. The game is still in development and doesn’t have a release window yet, butStar Foxfansshould keep an eye onWild Blue.
